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David Drayer
Sep 13, 2016

Yes the chemical properties of isotopes are based on valance electrons there is no difference in chemical properties of isotopes.

Explanation:

For example Carbon 12 C_6^12 the normal isotope of Carbon has the same chemical properties as Carbon 14 C_6^14 .

Living things take in both Carbon 12 C_6^12 and Carbon 14 C_6^14

The two isotopes of Carbon are used interchangeably in living things. Chemically they are the same.

The difference is that Carbon 14 C_6^14 is radioactive and slowly changes to N_7^14 . ( the half life is approximately 5,600 years)
The radioactive properties (not chemical properties) of Carbon 14 C_6^14 are used to date how old a once living thing is.

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